Linux / DevOps Technical Lead (M/F) – Permanent Contract – Monaco

As a technical lead and point of contact, your main responsibilities will include:

• the technical coordination of Build/Run activities and projects
• participating in the early stages of projects: technical scoping, RFIs and RFPs
• supporting project managers and business teams with technical scoping
• collecting and analysing requirements for platform upgrades
• assessing the suitability of solutions in light of business requirements, technical constraints and budgetary considerations
• providing technical support to internal teams
• coordinating with service providers, software vendors and various technical experts
• helping to draft technical specifications and approval documents
• continuous improvement of service quality
• the redesign and modernisation of ageing Linux platforms
• managing the lifecycle of servers and platforms: Linux OS, technical stacks and configurations
• implementing automation platforms
• optimising infrastructure: pooling resources, evolving architectures, breaking down systems into microservices
• O&M, SCM and monitoring of servers and platforms
• management and tracking of technical backlogs
• technical and technological monitoring
• facilitating meetings and working groups

You will work across departments with project managers, application specialists, architects and teams specialising in infrastructure, systems, networks, security, virtualisation, backup and monitoring.

• A minimum of a four-year degree in computer science or equivalent qualification
• At least 15 years’ experience in a similar role or in systems administration
• Proven experience of working with various infrastructure teams
• Experience in complex IT environments

Experience working within a major client organisation or a large organisation is particularly valued.

Proven experience within an IT department is an advantage.

ITIL certification is also an advantage.

You have solid expertise in system and infrastructure environments, including:

• Linux: Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS
• LAMP environment
• N-tier architectures
• containerised architectures
• microservices architectures
• Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
• centralised authentication: Okta, Keycloak, ADFS
• networks, firewalls and DNS
• supervision and monitoring tools: SNAV, Prometheus, Grafana
• virtualisation
• Backup and monitoring
• Infrastructure automation
• Platform O&M and MCS
• backlog management

You are also proficient in producing technical documentation:

• technical scoping
• technical specifications
• DAT
• DCT
• RIDA reports
• documentation relating to platform requirements

A good command of office and collaborative software is also required.

• ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• writing skills and the ability to synthesise information
• ability to identify issues and escalate them
• good prioritisation skills
• ability to chair meetings and lead working groups
• independence and a pragmatic approach
• analytical skills
• excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach
• teaching skills and diplomacy
• ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• understanding of business value and a user-centred approach
• ability to adapt to complex environments
• professional discretion

• Location: Monaco
• Start date: 1 October 2026
• Full-time
• Remote working: up to 3 days a week

Do you have a strong background in Linux and infrastructure, but would also like to work on issues relating to architecture, automation and platform transformation?

This role will enable you to take on a genuine technical lead role, with a strong cross-functional focus and responsibilities ranging from project scoping to day-to-day operations.

We are committed to diversity, gender equality and the employment of people with disabilities.

Only European nationals or holders of a residence permit issued by the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture (06) are eligible for employment in the Principality.